Qansaxdhere-based Wamo Relief And Rehabilitation Services (WRRS) is looking to fill the role of LOGISTICS AND PROCUREMENT OFFICER. This position is within the Supply Chain And Logistics sector. The application deadline is Oct, 10 — early applications are encouraged.
LOGISTICS AND PROCUREMENT OFFICER
Organization:
Wamo Relief and Rehabilitation Services (WRRS)
Duty Station
Qansax Dheere District, Bay Region, Somalia
Project:
Provision of Integrated Emergency Health and Nutrition Services for Drought- and Conflict-Affected Communities in Qansax Dheere District.
Application
Deadline:
10 October 2026
Background
Wamo Relief and Rehabilitation Services (WRRS) is a Somali national humanitarian and development organization working to support vulnerable and crisis-affected communities through integrated humanitarian and development programming.
WRRS is implementing an integrated emergency health and nutrition project in
Qansax Dheere District, Bay Region
, supporting health and nutrition services through
1 MCH and 3 PHUs
,, together with community outreach activities.
WRRS is seeking a qualified and experienced
Logistics and Procurement Officer
to ensure timely, efficient and compliant procurement and logistics support for project implementation.
Position Purpose
The Logistics and Procurement Officer will be responsible for coordinating procurement and logistics functions to ensure the
timely availability of medicines, medical supplies, equipment and other project materials
required for effective implementation.
The Officer will manage procurement planning, supplier coordination, warehousing, inventory control, fleet coordination, asset management and distribution, while ensuring compliance with WRRS and donor procurement procedures.
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Key Responsibilities
A. Procurement Planning and Management
B. Supplier Management
C. Warehousing and Inventory Management
D. Distribution and Supply Chain
E. Fleet and Transport Coordination
F. Asset Management
G. Compliance and Documentation
H. Coordination and Reporting
- Develop and maintain project procurement plans in coordination with programme and finance teams.
- Consolidate procurement requests from project-supported facilities and programme departments.
- Ensure procurement activities are initiated in a timely manner to avoid interruptions to service delivery.
- Prepare and process procurement documentation in accordance with WRRS procurement procedures.
- Ensure procurement processes are competitive, transparent, properly documented and compliant with applicable donor requirements.
- Support procurement through pre-qualified suppliers and framework agreements where available.
- Maintain complete procurement files and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
- Coordinate with the Finance Officer to ensure procurement commitments and payments are properly tracked.
- Maintain an updated supplier database and records of pre-qualified suppliers.
- Coordinate supplier quotations, evaluations, purchase orders and delivery arrangements.
- Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and compliance with agreed specifications.
- Monitor supplier performance and report delays, quality issues or other concerns to management.
- Support market and price assessments where required.
- Ensure goods and services received meet approved specifications and quantities before acceptance.
- Maintain appropriate supplier documentation and procurement records.
- Ensure proper receipt, inspection, storage and issuance of project supplies.
- Maintain accurate stock records for medicines, medical supplies, nutrition commodities and other project materials.
- Conduct regular physical inventory counts and reconcile stock records with physical balances.
- Monitor stock levels and initiate timely replenishment requests.
- Maintain appropriate storage conditions and ensure commodities are protected from damage, loss or unauthorized access.
- Ensure proper documentation of goods received, issued, transferred and dispatched.
- Monitor expiry dates and apply appropriate stock management principles.
- Coordinate with facility teams to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Coordinate the distribution of medicines, medical supplies, nutrition commodities and project materials to the supported facilities
- Prepare distribution plans based on programme requirements and approved stock requests.
- Ensure all distributions are properly documented through delivery notes, waybills, goods received notes and other relevant records.
- Coordinate transportation of supplies from Mogadishu to Qansax Dheere and onward distribution to supported facilities.
- Monitor supply movements and maintain appropriate tracking records.
- Coordinate with programme teams to ensure supplies reach facilities according to operational priorities.
- Support contingency planning for supply chain disruptions and access constraints.
- Coordinate project-related transportation requirements in accordance with WRRS procedures.
- Plan transport arrangements for movement of medicines, medical supplies, nutrition commodities and project materials.
- Coordinate with drivers, transport providers and programme teams to ensure safe and timely movement of supplies.
- Maintain appropriate vehicle and transport documentation.
- Monitor transport schedules and identify potential delays or operational constraints.
- Support cost-effective use of transport resources.
- Maintain an updated inventory of project assets and equipment.
- Ensure all project assets are properly tagged, recorded and assigned.
- Maintain asset registers and supporting documentation.
- Conduct periodic physical verification of project assets.
- Report loss, damage, transfer or disposal of assets in accordance with WRRS procedures.
- Ensure project equipment is appropriately stored, maintained and utilized.
- Ensure procurement and logistics activities comply with WRRS policies and applicable donor requirements.
- Maintain complete and well-organized procurement and logistics files.
- Ensure segregation of duties and appropriate authorization throughout procurement processes.
- Support internal and external audits by providing required procurement, logistics and inventory documentation.
- Identify procurement and supply-chain risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
- Ensure confidentiality and integrity of procurement and supplier information.
- Work closely with the Health and Nutrition Manager, Health and Nutrition Officer, Finance Officer, MEAL/HMIS Officer and facility teams.
- Coordinate with programme staff to forecast procurement and supply requirements.
- Provide regular updates on procurement status, outstanding requests, deliveries and stock levels.
- Prepare periodic logistics and procurement reports for project management.
- Immediately escalate critical stock shortages, procurement delays, supplier problems or other risks that could affect service delivery.
- Participate in project coordination and review meetings as required.
About Qansaxdhere
Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa and has a growing job market, particularly in the humanitarian, development, and private sectors. Major employment hubs include Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, Baidoa, and Kismayo, with opportunities from international NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, and an expanding private sector.
Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Saadka & Gaadiidka • Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Buuxda